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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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A chat with Dr. Jane Zelikova, AAAS Science and Policy Fellow and co-founder, 500womenscientists.org.
Grad students & postdocs
(10-11am): Putting your science PhD to work for policy
Faculty & postdocs
(11am-12pm): Building a new collective voice for women in science
Jane Zelikova is an ecologist interested in the impacts of environmental change on natural and managed ecosystems. Her interests are broad and include tropical biogeochemistry as well as the effects of climate change on organisms big and small. She combines a strong emphasis on research with an interest in science communication and outreach, thinking about ways to expand the role of science in tackling global issues.
The mission of 500 women scientists is to promote a diverse and inclusive scientific community that brings progressive science-based solutions to local and global challenges.